Passpartout: The Starving Artist vs Tools Up!
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Tools Up! wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Tools Up! is R$11.89 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Passpartout: The Starving Artist | Tools Up! |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 60 | 55 |
| Quality | 72 | 64 |
| Value | 41 | 80 |
| Popularity | 31 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 19.99 | R$ 8.10 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.9% positive | 78.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 13 | 9 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
Passpartout: The Starving ArtistTools Up!
Details and requirements
| Item | Passpartout: The Starving Artist | Tools Up! |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 6, 2017 | December 3, 2019 |
| Developers | Flamebait Games | The Knights of Unity |
| Publishers | Flamebait Games | Gamersky Games, Untold Tales |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 or later | Win10 -64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 or equivalent | Intel i5-650 / AMD A10-5800K |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 680 or Radeon HD 7970 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 / Radeon HD 7510 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Passpartout: The Starving Artist or Tools Up!?
Tools Up! won the comparison against Passpartout: The Starving Artist based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Passpartout: The Starving Artist worth buying over Tools Up!?
Based on the metrics, Tools Up! won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Tools Up! currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:55 PM UTC